Spring Break Hours

New Items at Hewes Library

New items are added to the Hewes Library collection on a continual basis. Recent titles have included:

• Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Nqozi Adichie
• Introduction to Aristotle edited by Richard McKeon
• So Sad Today: Personal Essays by Melissa Broder
• Information and Society by Michael Buckland
• New Boy by Tracy Chevalier
• Zuni Enigma by Nancy Yaw Davis
• Mass Starvation: History and Future of Famine by Alex del Waal
• Woman Suffrage & Citizenship in the Midwest, 1870 - 1920 by Sara Egge
• Is Racial Equality Unconstitutional? by Mark Golub
• Muslims and the Making of America by Amir Hussain

Renewing Tips

It's that time of year when research is going strong. Be sure to renew any library materials you may need through the end of term. Here is a quick guide to renewing:

Tip: You'll receive an email reminder. Acting on those emails and following the directions provided will save you time!

1. Renewing Hewes Library and I-Share Materials

Hewes Library and I-Share materials may be renewed up to three times. 

• Login to your library account -- link found on the Hewes Library homepage (see right)

• Remember: your login was created by you. If you have forgotten your login, use the "Forgot Your Password" feature.

• Select the title to renew, or utilize the "Select All" feature.

• Scroll to the bottom of the list and click "Renew Selected Items"

2. Renewing ILLiad materials

• Login to your ILLiad account -- this link is also found on the Hewes Library homepage (see image above). Your login is your MC username and password.
• Select "Checked Out Items" (see image)
• A list of current ILLiad items checked out will be displayed. 
• Select the correct title, and select the red "Renew Request" link at the top of the page.
• Be sure to check if any user messages are displayed.

As always, contact the Hewes Library Circulation Desk if you have questions: 309-457-2190.

Raíces Exhibit "Identity Through Art"

Monmouth College Raíces student group curated the current exhibit at #HewesLibrary. 

You'll see examples of visual and written art by Monmouth College students as well as published Latinx authors. Take a Raices flier to learn more about the organization AND check out a featured book! 

Recreational Reading!

Peruse the following NEW Scots Read on the main floor of Hewes Library!

Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking
Circe by Madeline Miller
Hazards of Time Travel by Joyce Carol Oates 

Look For Me by Lisa Gardner
Someone Like Me by M.R. Carey
Target - Alex Cross by James Patterson
Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

Trial Database: Human Anatomy

Explore Science from Every Angle!

Hewes Library is offering a new anatomy resource on a trial basis until February 6, 2019.

Human anatomy is known to be a challenging subject to master and teach, but traditional resources and lab materials are often limited, making it difficult for students to comprehend essential concepts. Gale Interactive: Human Anatomy is an innovative learning aid that allows students to examine virtual 3D dissections and immerse themselves in interactive research. These powerful tools can be used for in-classroom demonstrations or help with homework and research assignments.

Students can access a flexible and robust learning experience with Gale Interactive, allowing them to

• delve deep into concepts with tools to zoom, rotate, and explore models.
• experience guided interactive lessons aligned with course curriculum.
• view relevant reference content from Gale for further study and research.
• use self-assessments to ensure concept comprehension.
• access resources on their computer at any time through multiple web browsers.

Monmouth College students, faculty and staff may use this resource on and off campus using this link:  https://library.monmouthcollege.edu/anatomy

Learn more:

New Items at Hewes Library

New items are added to the Hewes Library collection on a continual basis. Recent titles have included:

• Power: A Novel by Naomi Alderman
• History: A Very Short Introduction by John H. Arnold
• Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years by Elizabeth Wayland Barber
• Short Guide to Writing About Music by Jonathan D. Bellman
• Introduction to Nuclear Science by Jeff C. Bryan
• New Boy by Tracy Chevalier
• Times Square Red, Times Square Blue by Samuel R. Delany
• Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan
• Genetic Ethics: An Introduction by Colin Farrelly
• Rage of Achilles by Terence Hawkins

Art Exhibition Opens

A new art exhibition opens Friday, January 18^th, from 3:00-4:30, in the Len G. Everett Gallery of Hewes Library.  The opening reception, gallery talk 3:30pm by artist Elizabeth Folk, is free and open to the public.

Statement from the artist:

"You Are A Monument explores contemporary notions of monumentality and sovereignty in a politically complex time. The works include an installation of sixteen flags, a rideable plush “equestrian statue,” and an accompanying performative video. The flags combine text from locally-sourced Illinois personal ads and symbols, created from randomly selected objects “for sale” on local Craigslist ads. Random juxtapositions of everyday objects and missed connections are re-presented utilizing flags, “chrome” poles, and a “bronze” statue on a plinth: the language of power. The toy-like equestrian statue evokes mental images of an out of control childish icon. The video seems playful at first, but as it slows the “horse” and rider fling about violently and the audio reveals an inner and unexpected menace.  In an iconoclastic time where historic monuments celebrating ugly parts of American history are highly contested, the statue and video seek to defamiliarize the equestrian statue itself as an iconic symbol. By monumentalizing the everyday interactions of the people of the greater Monmouth area, the exhibition raises the question of how and why we choose to celebrate our history."

Welcome Back Hours

Welcome Back!

Hewes Library hours this weekend:

Friday, January 11:  8am-4:30pm

Saturday, January 12: Closed

Sunday, January 13: Closed

Monday, January 14: 7:30am - 12midnight

JSTOR: Journals & Books

JSTOR, a Hewes Library database, has become synonymous with "full text" for many researchers. And it is!  While the database searches cover-to-cover scans of select scholarly journals, also included are over 40,000 scholarly ebook titles in full text, adding depth and breadth to your research.

Both collections are searched automatically in the default search, so need to change any settings or learn new tricks, but be sure to contact the Reference desk (reference@monmouthcollege.edu) if you do require assistance (quick guide for more information).